A large number of factors go into the success of any football team. In this series, we will be examining 15 of them. More specifically, we will be taking a reverse order look at the Buffaloes' top 15 returning players.

We have based the list off their performance in previous years, spring ball and their projected impact for the upcoming season.

Scotty McKnight had quite a college debut against Colorado State last fall. The former walk-on hauled in eight passes for 106 yards and a touchdown against the Buffaloes' in-state rival, earning him weekly offensive MVP honors.

McKnight continued to be the team's most consistent pass catcher over the course of the next 12 games.